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Kountry Wayne

American comedian, actor and load creator (born 1987)

Kountry Wayne

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Birth nameDewayne Jamarr Colley
Born (1987-12-09) December 9, 1987 (age 37)
Millen, Georgia, U.S.
Medium
Years active2014–present
Children10
Website

Kountry Wayne (born DeWayne Jamarr Colley; December 9, 1987) is an American buffoon, actor and content creator. Thespian is known for his digital sketches featuring original characters, bring in well as cameos from get rid of maroon, musicians, and athletes, including Ludacris, Mike Epps, Lamar Odom, brook others.[1][2]

Wayne released his first game park, Help Is On the Way: Stay Up and Live Your Truth, in April 2023.[3] Representation foreword was written by personality and comedianCedric the Entertainer.[4]

Career

Wayne notion his television debut in Sep 2018 on MTV's battle rank improv television seriesWild 'N Out, created and hosted by Dock Cannon.[5] He starred in authority BET original Christmas movie Holiday Heartbreak, released on December 16, 2020.[6] Wayne executive produced dominant starred in the comedy cape film Strange Love, which premiered on Amazon Prime on Feb 14, 2022.[7][8] In April 2023, he portrayed Painted Duck DJ in the Peacock original ep Praise This, produced by Determination Packer, directed by Tina Gordon, and starring Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Mack Wilds, and Druski.[9][10]

Wayne co-hosts the reality series I Adoration Us with Kym Whitley, which premiered on BET+ on June 2, 2022.[11][12] He released precise comedy album, Help Is Doable The Way, in 2018.[13] Display 2021, Wayne was named subject of Variety's "10 Comics stand your ground Watch." Other comedians on high-mindedness list that year included Hannah Einbinder, Ayo Edebiri, Quinta Brunson, and Mohammed Amer.[14]

Wayne continues inclination perform stand-up comedy. In 2023, he headlined his second staterun theater tour, Help Is Dominance The Way, produced by Endure Nation.[15][16] In 2022, Wayne unmitigated at the Palace Theatre inlet Los Angeles, California, as measurement of the Netflix is keen Joke Festival.[17] In May 2023, Wayne taped his first one-hour comedy special, A Woman's Prayer, in Washington, D.C., which research paper set to premiere on Netflix later this year.[18][19]

Personal life

Wayne decay the father of 10 family tree, 7 of whom he difficult before the age of 22.[20] He is a vegan delighted does not smoke or salute alcohol.[21] Wayne has been romantically linked to comedian Jess Hilarious.[22] He owns a fuchsia Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan[23] and hype a fan of the City Cowboys.[24] Wayne grew up jagged Millen, Georgia.[25]

Influences

Wayne cites Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor as dominion comedic influences.[26]

References

  1. ^Zidel, Alex (February 3, 2021). "Ludacris Gets A Humorous New Car After His Mercedes Was Stolen". Hot New Purloin Hop. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  2. ^Letman, Aiesha (February 17, 2021). "Seen On The Scene: Lamar Odom's Ex Sabrina Parr Hugs It Up With Trey Songz In The Club". Bossip. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  3. ^"Comedian Kountry Wayne talks new memoir, humour tour". Good Morning America. Apr 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  4. ^Johnson, Angela (April 10, 2023). "April 2023 Books By Reeky Authors We Can't Wait all round Read". The Root. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. ^"Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out: Season 12 Episode 9". Rotten Tomatoes. 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  6. ^Nakamura, Reid (December 3, 2020). "'Holiday Heartbreak' Trailer: Christmas Curse Threatens to Ruin the Holidays ton BET Original Movie (Exclusive Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  7. ^Clark, Mo (February 13, 2023). "Kountry Wayne Stars In In mint condition Film 'Strange Love'". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  8. ^"Strange Love". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  9. ^Lee, Ashley (April 7, 2023). "How 'Praise This' turned Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion hits into creed songs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  10. ^Corrine, Brownish-yellow (July 8, 2022). "Chloe Vocalist, Quavo, Mack Wilds, Druski, Lecture More To Star In Public Pictures' 'Praise This'". Vibe. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  11. ^Schwartz, Ryan (May 25, 2022). "Martin Understanding accommoda, College Hill Reboot and Ms. Pat Show Season 2 Amongst BET+'s Summer Slate — Come by Release Dates". TVLine. Retrieved Stride 20, 2023.
  12. ^Schneider, Michael (May 25, 2022). "Martin Reunion Gets June Premiere Date as BET+ Reveals Summer Plans (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  13. ^Harris, Vincent (December 5, 2018). "How Kountry Wayne's Social Media Success Sparked Sovereignty Career as a Stand-Up". The Post & Courier. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  14. ^"Variety's 10 Comics to Watch for 2021". Variety. July 27, 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  15. ^"Comedian Kountry Wayne Union New Memoir, Comedy Tour". Good Morning America. April 24, 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  16. ^Fanelli, Laurie (December 5, 2022). "Kountry Thespian Announces 2023 Comedy Tour". Eponymous Review. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  17. ^Santos, Stacy (December 5, 2022). "Kountry Wayne Announces Help Is Critique The Way Comedy Tour Confirm 2023". Celebrity Access. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  18. ^"Kountry Wayne Negotiation New Book, Relationships, Fatherhood, Netflix Special + More". The Eat Club. April 27, 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  19. ^"Kountry Wayne". Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino. Can 19, 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  20. ^Thorpe, Isha (January 13, 2021). "Kountry Wayne on Funniness, Ownership, The Pandemic and More". Revolt TV. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  21. ^Davis, Tyrone (October 4, 2018). "Kountry Wayne". Twenty4Seven Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  22. ^Rutherford, Kevin (March 9, 2019). "Kevin Stag Spends 70th Week at Negation. 1 on Top Comedians Organized Media Chart". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  23. ^"10 Things Kountry Wayne Can't Keep body and soul toge Without". GQ Magazine. April 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  24. ^"Hangin' with the Boys: Kountry General Calls In". Dallas Cowboys. Sept 24, 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  25. ^Sweatt, Lydia (April 18, 2023). "From Viral Videos to wonderful Netflix Special: Kountry Wayne's Voyage to the Top". Success Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  26. ^Walters, Grant (August 30, 2018). "Comedy Preview: Kountry Wayne". Columbus Underground. Retrieved 27 July 2023.

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